Kitchen cabinets cost in Hawaii
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $5,100 – $17,700
- Per linear ft
- $182 – $644
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +25%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 2
Across Hawaii, new kitchen cabinets costs about $5,100 to $17,700 for 25 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 25% above the US figure of $9,150. Carpenters earn a median $41.00 an hour in Hawaii (US: $29.12).
Inside Hawaii, the metros we cover range from $11,200 (Kahului) to $12,000 (Honolulu) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Hawaii (statewide), standard level
$8,900 to $13,900
About $320 to $505 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,650 | $4,750 |
| Labor | $4,400 | $7,900 |
| Permits and fees | $880 | $1,300 |
| Total | $8,900 | $13,900 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Hawaii
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $4,200 | $5,600 | 37% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $6,150 | $10,500 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $550 | $1,100 | $1,650 | 10% |
| Total | $5,100 | $11,400 | $17,700 | 100% |
Hawaii labor market for kitchen cabinets
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.40 for Hawaii.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $41.00 an hour, which is 41% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $31.91 and $53.36 an hour. BLS counts 4,810 of them working in the state, 76.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $46.38 an hour, 53% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $33.88 and $58.05 an hour. About 3,070 work in the state. That is 48.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $37.53 an hour, which is 22% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.60 and $47.09 an hour. BLS counts 2,500 of them working in the state, 39.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($53.36 an hour) would add about $1,500 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($31.91) would take off about $1,100. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 627,530 jobs across Hawaii (May 2025), which is 0.4% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $31.91 | $41.00 | $53.36 | $29.12 | 1.41 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $33.88 | $46.38 | $58.05 | $30.38 | 1.53 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $29.60 | $37.53 | $47.09 | $30.67 | 1.22 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.40 | |||||
Hawaii against its neighbors
Hawaii ranks 1 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen cabinets, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $11,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $7,800, both for 25 linear ft at the midpoint. Hawaii sits at $11,400. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2530 miles away | $4,750 – $16,200 | $10,500 | −8% |
| Oregon | 2590 miles away | $4,600 – $15,400 | $10,000 | −13% |
| Washington | 2710 miles away | $4,700 – $16,300 | $10,500 | −8% |
| Nevada | 2730 miles away | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −20% |
| Alaska | 2850 miles away | $4,750 – $16,300 | $10,500 | −8% |
If you are planning more than one job in Hawaii
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Hawaii wages and prices. Against national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+27%) and kitchen remodel lowest (+18%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $21,800 – $37,100 | +18% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $430 – $1,150 | +21% |
| Front door | 1 door | $630 – $2,900 | +18% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,950 – $29,600 | +27% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,400 | +23% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $380 – $1,850 | +24% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Hawaii
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
Layout changes
Keeping the plumbing and wiring where it is saves real money. Moving them brings in plumbers and electricians.
Removal
Taking out the old cabinets is $300-$600, though many installers fold it into their labor price.
Permit
Kitchen remodeling permits are $500-$1,500 where one is needed, usually when you change layout, plumbing or wiring.
Hawaii metro-by-metro prices
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $11,400, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (25 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | $5,250 – $18,700 | $12,000 | +5% |
| Kahului, HI | $5,050 – $17,400 | $11,200 | −2% |
Quality levels and sizes in Hawaii
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Hawaii wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$5,100 to $10,100
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$8,900 to $13,900
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$12,700 to $17,700
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,500 | $5,700 – $8,900 | $8,100 – $11,300 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $4,200 – $8,300 | $7,300 – $11,400 | $10,400 – $14,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $5,100 – $10,100 | $8,900 – $13,900 | $12,700 – $17,700 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $7,800 – $15,600 | $13,700 – $21,500 | $19,600 – $27,400 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Hawaii: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Hawaii?
$5,100 to $17,700 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Hawaii can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Hawaii is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Kahului at about $11,200 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Honolulu at $12,000.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Hawaii than the US average?
It is 25% more expensive: $11,400 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Hawaii?
About 54% ($6,150). Materials are 37%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.40x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Hawaii?
The BLS statewide median is $41.00 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $31.91 to $53.36.
+Where does Hawaii rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
1st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $11,400 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Hawaii?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $5,100 to $10,100 and premium work $12,700 to $17,700. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in Hawaii
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Do Kitchen Cabinets Cost? (2026 Prices) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Cabinet Installation Cost? (New 2026 Prices) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's labor figure of $50-$300 per linear foot, matched low-to-low and high-to-high. Treat the split as a rough guide: labor swings with the cabinet type.